what the hell you’re doing. If you are a master of Eastern philosophy or just seeking some existential angst then ignore this advice.03. Read the Adventure Motorcycling HandbookChris Scott’s excellent book tells you all you need to know about

grab yourself a copy!Click here to buy this book on Amazon9.Like or loathe our famously daring motorcycle adventuring brothers Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, you can't deny their trip has inspired thousands to head off on two wheels for their own

If you're looking to escape the tedium of everyday life then a motorcycle adventure is probably for you. Thankfully, The World's Great Adventure Motorcycle Routes is available to help you get over the first, and often boring hurdle, planning your

Buying an adventure bikeOff road useDespite these bikes’ weight, some owners do take them off road both here and overseas, especially BMWs. It shouldn’t do any major harm but check for dings and bearings damaged from too much jet washing

01. Think you need to buy a big fancy bike and tons of kitContrary to popular belief, you don’t need the latest ‘adventure bike’ to have an adventure and you certainly don’t need loads of shiny new gear. People have ridden around the world

-clad leg over his brand new BMW R1200GS Adventure.Once the preserve of the rugged (and invariably hirsute) individual, Adventure Motorcycling has finally been hijacked by our consumerist, media-driven society. This isn’t all bad – it has opened up

will realise that motorcycling in strange lands is on the whole a fun, exciting and yes, largely safe business. Most people come back alive from their motorcycle adventures. Of course they have a few hair-raising tales to tell, but hey, it wouldn

, start his global adventure in July. On arriving in Hungary, Kunio's motorcycle, along with his gear and camping equipment were stolen after just two days in the Hungarian capital.Local bikers and a generous taxi company donated a motorcycle and gear

.ebay.co.ukGet on eBay and each buy a running rat bike. Set a target of £500 each and organise a run. Buy whatever floats your nostalgic boat. Agree on a weekend's destination and set off on Friday night. It will be the best biking adventure you will ever have. Laugh

George Clooney on his Harley DavidsonIF YOU’RE out and about on a ride around Italy this summer, keep your eyes peeled because – according to the American gossip press – George Clooney and Brad Pitt are taking a motorcycle tour of the Italian